Senior Lawyer – Legal Services
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, with the remainder working remotely
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality, solution-focused legal advice across a relevant area of specialism.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident legal professional to manage complex legal matters, advise senior stakeholders and contribute to the delivery of an effective, forward-thinking legal service.
You will manage a varied and often complex caseload, provide pragmatic legal solutions, and ensure that decisions and activities are legally compliant, risk-aware and aligned with wider organisational priorities.
The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with just two days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, high-quality legal advice to service areas, senior officers and key stakeholders.
- Manage a substantial and varied caseload, ensuring effective case management, compliance with statutory deadlines and timely delivery of legal services.
- Represent the organisation in contested matters, including advocacy and court appearances where required.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, external legal representatives and colleagues across the organisation.
- Provide clear, practical and solution-focused advice on complex legal issues, identifying risks and recommending appropriate courses of action.
- Undertake legal research into new legislation, case law, court procedures and relevant legal developments.
- Prepare legal briefings, reports and advice notes, and deliver training to colleagues on relevant legal matters.
- Attend committee meetings, working groups and other meetings to provide legal guidance and support effective decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, policies and working practices, promoting a proactive and efficient legal service.
- Work collaboratively with senior colleagues on complex, sensitive or high-profile matters.
- Support the development of junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge-sharing where required.
- Maintain accurate case management records and uphold best practice in file management, risk management and time recording.
About You
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Significant experience providing legal advice within a relevant area of specialism.
- Experience working within a public sector or comparable legal environment.
- Strong case management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- The confidence to handle challenging discussions, complex legal issues and contentious matters.
- Sound legal judgement, with the ability to assess risk and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
- Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
- Political awareness and an understanding of the challenges involved in advising public sector organisations.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and driving continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer?
- Hybrid working: Just two days per week in the office, with the remainder remote.
- Varied and challenging work: Exposure to complex legal matters and opportunities to apply your expertise.
- Senior stakeholder engagement: Work closely with senior professionals and key decision-makers.
- Professional development: Opportunities to share knowledge, mentor colleagues and contribute to service improvements.
- Meaningful impact: Play an important role in supporting effective decision-making and delivering organisational priorities.
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